(It is also important to mention here, that each engagement, and the officers commanding it, received degrees of intelligence and instruction from command and support networks; ADCOM in Korea and MACV in Vietnam.) In the Korean War, Lt. Col. Smith and Maj. Gen. Dean in each of their commands, intuitively chose good defensive positions against the enemy; the former at Osan, the latter in the defense around the Kum River. What is more, both these commanders, in each of their subsequent defensives, demonstrated resolve, holding their position until virtually overran, while personally and courageously fighting along-side their men, like Dean’s inspirational bazooka charge against approaching enemy tanks. In their gallant commands, Smith suffered from battle fatigue and Dean was captured. Regardless of their inspiring and courageous leadership, they were utterly outmanned, and in this instance, manpower dictated the course of
(It is also important to mention here, that each engagement, and the officers commanding it, received degrees of intelligence and instruction from command and support networks; ADCOM in Korea and MACV in Vietnam.) In the Korean War, Lt. Col. Smith and Maj. Gen. Dean in each of their commands, intuitively chose good defensive positions against the enemy; the former at Osan, the latter in the defense around the Kum River. What is more, both these commanders, in each of their subsequent defensives, demonstrated resolve, holding their position until virtually overran, while personally and courageously fighting along-side their men, like Dean’s inspirational bazooka charge against approaching enemy tanks. In their gallant commands, Smith suffered from battle fatigue and Dean was captured. Regardless of their inspiring and courageous leadership, they were utterly outmanned, and in this instance, manpower dictated the course of